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Cute bug craft idea for kids. Make 4 different bugs from 3D cubes with this printable template

3D cube bugs

These 3D cube bugs are not only adorable, they are also a great way to help kids to learn about 3D shapes! I've created a basic 3D cube … [Read More...]

Free space printables - would you rather cards

Space jokes and would you rather cards

If you have a child who loves all things space, they're going to love these space-themed jokes and would you rather questions. This free … [Read More...]

14 paper plate ocean animal crafts for kids. This ebook contains the printable templates to transform paper plates into 14 different sea creatures along with interesting non fiction facts about each one. Kids will gain an appreciation of our sea life, learning about ocean animals and also making an eye-catching craft which can be hung on the wall #oceananimals #kidscrafts #paperplates #paperplatecrafts

14 Paper Plate Ocean Animals

If you love ocean animals and paper plate crafts then you will love our ebook, Paper Plate Ocean Animals! Included are 14 Ocean animal … [Read More...]

Latest Crafts

Create adorable fluffy pet rocks with pom pom trimmings. This is a simple rock craft idea for kids and makes a cute kid-made gift idea

Fluffy pet rocks

Today I'm sharing how to make fluffy pet rocks. This is a simple rock craft for kids using yarn trimmings for "fluffy" hair - and they … [Read More...]

DIY mod podge

DIY mod podge recipe

Make your own DIY mod podge in about two minutes using two ingredients you most likely already have at home. We use this recipe all the … [Read More...]

How to tie dye - 3 easy tie dye patterns kids can make including the swirl, the sunburst and stripes #kidscrafts #tiedye #fabricart #summercrafts #creativefun #easycrafts #patterns

How to tie dye 3 easy patterns

Here is a step-by-step rundown on three easy tie dye patterns you can do when tie dying with kids: the Swirl, the Sunburst and the … [Read More...]

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  • Kate GronoKate GronoCrazy Craft Fanatic

    I’m basically a big kid who never grew up and still loves to muck around with paint, glitter, glue and toilet rolls. With the crafts shared here on this website I’m hoping to give other parents and carers inspiration to get crafty with their kids at home – make our projects, or use them as a source of inspiration to spark ideas of your own. When it comes to crafting no rules apply!

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